"We have to have the freshness and enthusiasm. We will be prepared to fight a lot in Twickenham.

"We are making logical preparations for the next World Cup," added the 45-year-old.

"And we cannot go to a World Cup with a single half-back pairing.

"We really wanted to see Francois Trinh-Duc at the start and it was not possible. In addition, they know each other well, he and Morgan Parra.

"Frederic has played a lot. He played the last six matches. It is normal that he lacks freshness. But the week of rest served him well and we will need everyone. We also wanted to take off some of the pressure."